McFadden and Goodson both have high-ankle sprains (updated)

Raiders running backs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson both have high ankle sprains, but have not been ruled out for Sunday’s game in Baltimore. X-rays and an MRI on McFadden came back negative. Goodson is undergoing an MRI on Monday.

McFadden hurt his right ankle early in Sunday’s game against the Bucs and “he wanted to be back out there,” coach Dennis Allen said. He later came out in the second quarter. Goodson was hurt in the third quarter.

Allen said the Raiders will wait for updates on the two running backs later Monday and Tuesday morning before deciding on whether or not to pursue a free agent … Ryan Grant’s agent on line 1.

The Raiders, who had trouble switching to a zone blocking scheme, are 30th in the league in rushing at 77.3 yards per game. The Ravens are not the imposing run stoppers they used to be, and are actually 28th in the NFL at 139.5 yards per game.

Other quick hits from Monday’s news conference:

^ Allen said the team has “no” interest in free agent cornerback Stanford Routt, who was waived by the Chiefs Monday. Routt, a six-year starter here, was cut by the Raiders in the offseason.

^ Defensive tackle Desmond Bryant is home after being released from the hospital. His heart rate is back to normal after it was accelerated, Allen said. Bryant, who left Sunday’s game at halftime, will not practice Wednesday and undergo more tests.

^ Tackle Khalif Barnes (groin) will be back on the practice field Wednesday after missing six games. Allen said the coaches have also discussed putting rookie Tony Bergstrom in at right tackle for Willie Smith, who struggled again against the Chiefs.

^ Cornerback Ron Bartell (shoulder) is eligible to come the Temporary Injured Reserve List for Sunday’s game and he is going to push it in practice to see if he can. “I definitely feel a lot better, a lot more confident,” he said. “I’ve got another week to get prepared, and that’s what I plan on doing and we’ll make that decision on Saturday.”

^ The Raiders will take injured cornerback Shawntae Spencer (foot) on the field and run him around Tuesday to see how he is progressing.

^ Activating linebacker Aaron Curry (knees) comes down to opening up a roster spot, and Allen said there is “still some question” about his health. The Raiders have to decide by Wednesday whether to activate him off the Physically Unable to Perform list, put him on injured reserve or cut him.

^ Allen is “not going to put the blame on” Carson Palmer for his two late interceptions in last Sunday’s loss. “He’s operated exceptionally well and is a huge reason for winning games we’ve won,” he said.